Jolynn Pek

Dr. Jolynn Pek is an Associate Professor in Quantitative Psychology at The Ohio State University. Her expertise lies in statistical methodology, particularly quantifying uncertainty in research design and analysis. She holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has held academic positions at York University and other institutions.

Education:

• PhD, Quantitative Psychology, University of North Carolina (2012)
• MS, University of North Carolina (2010)
• M.A., Applied Psychology, National University of Singapore (2006)
• B.S., National University of Singapore (2002)

Research Interests: Dr. Pek focuses on uncertainty quantification in statistical methods, including power analysis limitations, confidence interval estimation, and fungible parameter estimation. Her work emphasizes bridging methodological research and practical application, with contributions to psychometrics and statistical inference.

Key Awards:

• APA Division 5 Anne Anastasi Award (2022)
• APS Rising Star Award (2017)
• Multiple Fred Brown Research Awards (2019–2024)

Advising & Grants: Advised students including J. Park and O. Wong. Her research has been supported by grants from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation and others. She collaborates on methodological advancements in statistical software (e.g., hybridpower package).

Labs/Teams: Engages in collaborative work through The Ohio State University’s Psychology Department, focusing on statistical methodology and reproducible research practices.